Tuning In and Reaching Out: The Legendary Rob Cavallo Speaks on Mental Health | #17

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

For today’s episode of “Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of “Maroon 5” Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian “Duck” Maillard for an incredible discussion with an absolute legend… It’s the one and only Rob Cavallo. If you aren’t familiar with his name, you’re familiar with his music. He has produced records for Green Day, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, The Goo Goo Dolls, Fleetwood Mac and more… all of which have combined to sell over 130 million copies worldwide.

Rob and Ryan were first introduced in the 90’s when Rob produced “The Fourth World” for Kara’s Flowers, the band that would eventually become known as Maroon 5. They’ve kept in contact over the years, giving us the incredible opportunity to hear about Rob’s personal connection to his work and to mental health.

The ease with which Rob goes from talking about producing some of the biggest albums of all time to talking about his own personal struggles with PTSD, speaks to how much he prioritizes mental health, therapy, and increasing accessibility to those who might otherwise be unable to afford it.

Whether you’re someone with a fascination surrounding the music industry, music production, have an interest in mental health, or all of the above, Rob, Ryan, and Duck cover it with precision. It takes a certain kind of creative mind to be able to produce a catalog like Rob’s, and it’s such an incredible opportunity to get a small sample of what makes him tick here on the “Harder to Breathe” podcast.

0:00:00 Introduction & Duck’s Ailments

0:01:15 Duck’s Musical Booking & Associated Anxiety

0:05:22 The Difference Between Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem

0:07:20 Choosing Growth Opportunities

0:09:40 Connecting with a Therapist Over Past Trauma

0:10:56 Today’s Guest: Rob Cavallo

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0:13:27 Rob Cavallo Joins the Podcast

0:17:03 “Jawbreaker’s Influence on Rob’s Early Career

0:20:50 Making the Art You Want to Make

0:27:12 Consistency Through Authenticity (The Green Day Story)

0:29:38 PTSD & Mental Health Issues Following Success

0:41:59 Techniques for Maneuvering Anxiety

0:45:59 Improved Relationships After Therapy

0:47:51 Duck’s “American Idiot” Story

0:50:03 Acquiring the Tools to Succeed as a Music Producer

0:57:52 The Influence of Kara’s Flowers on Music

1:06:53 Creating The Fleetwood Mac Reunion

1:12:43 The Impact of Jerry Finn’s Death

1:20:53 Rob’s Focus on Mental Health in the Music Business

1:25:49 Wrap Up & Conclusion

More on Rob Cavallo:

Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Cavallo

Music Speaks Official Webpage: https://www.musicspeakstherapy.com

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Psychology Today Therapist Profile - https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/937599

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